In many Asian stories, the women are either ghosts or wives
Shi Min Xie I just finished reading a comic book that was written by an Asian writer and I was sorely disappointed by its content. I don’t want to name names or even…
The Grumps
What I Wished I’d Learnt In University
Recently, at work, I got around to reading articles about whether or not a degree would guarantee success. Obviously this triggered me, because the more I read, the more incensed…
Lots Of Writing Advice Is Bullshit
When I was pitching my book to agents, I came across an article that said something like, “Why Prologues are not a Good Idea.” It detailed the ways in which…
There Are Lots Of Fake Blogs Making Money By Spamming Keywords. Here’s How They Do It
Three weeks ago, at work, one of my superiors from the neighbouring company shared his secrets to creating a successful website. S/he’d looked over my shoulder, and wondered why the…
My Editor & I Scrutinise Women’s Magazines
Yesterday, my editor and I went to a certain printing company to do a press check. When we were sitting in the room, we started reading and making fun of…
The Truth About Viral Content Creation
A long time ago, after I graduated from university, I decided that I wanted to become a writer. I figured out quickly that no one would pay me to write…
Michelle Branch
I am so tired and I had a shit day today so I am lying down and listening to Michelle Branch. It reminded me of when I was a teenager,…
Thoughts On That Viral Article About Why Students Aren’t Taking Lit
One of my writer friends and a former student shared this article as to why Singaporean students aren’t taking Literature as an O level subject. You know, this one. There…